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$1,098 - $2,735Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Venture at Lake Julian
223 Long Shoals RdArden, NC 28704
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC from $300 (8 Rentals)
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$1,150 - $1,680Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kensington Place
200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Arden, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Arden Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $1,098 | $1,347 |
| Cheap Arden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,260 | $4,606 |
| Cheap Arden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,299 | $3,025 |
| Cheap Arden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,529 | $3,245 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC
Pricing Updated: 01/04/2026Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,098 to $14,049 with an overall median price of $9,711. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Royal Pines at $1,150, King Heights at $1,150, and Southridge at $1,316. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pines | $1,945 | $1,150 | 108 |
| King Heights | $1,995 | $1,150 | 92 |
| Southridge | $2,110 | $1,316 | 159 |
| Arbor Woods | $2,430 | $1,098 | 571 |
| Avery Creek | $14,049 | $1,098 | 563 |
| Cliffs at Walnut Cove | $14,049 | $1,291 | 341 |
| Kayden Valley | $14,049 | $1,291 | 161 |
| Lake Julian | $14,049 | $1,098 | 578 |
| Lake Julian Trails | $14,049 | $1,098 | 557 |
| Waightstill Mountain | $14,049 | $1,098 | 635 |
Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood priced from $1,150. Weirbridge Village in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,231. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Weirbridge Village | The Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $1,231 |
| Dilworth | The Pisgah | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.73 price per square foot Aberdeen Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Chimney Rock Model at Mountain View starting at $1,899 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Mills Townhomes | Aberdeen | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
| Mountain View | Chimney Rock | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Clingmans Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Skyland Exchange Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1031 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Villas at Avery Creek | 2 Bedroom, 1.5BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Creekside at Arden | Arden 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Retreat at Arden Farms | A2 & A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Palisades of Asheville | The Drake with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Dilworth | The Pisgah | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arden is under $1,352.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arden?
The cheapest apartment in Arden is Dilworth which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Arden costs $9,711.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arden?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 320 regular apartments in Arden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arden?
Cheap apartments in Arden have an average cost of $227 which is $9,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arden.
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